Ten hours had passed since we left our parked car in the middle-of-nowhere desert in southern Utah to enter Buckskin Gulch: a 15-mile slot canyon that is the longest in the U.S. and possibly worldwide. … [Read more...]
Visit the Ancient World: Chaco Canyon
Hotel Chaco Connects to New Mexico's Greatest Mystery. … [Read more...]
How I Got Hooked on Running 50-Plus-Mile Races
Ultrarunning is a life-changing spot, whether you finish every race or not. … [Read more...]
Ultra Tough
Sometimes, good health, motivation and luck align. … [Read more...]
A Wild Space–SUP on the Escalante River
Stuck in this molasses-paced conga line on the choked river, our five-person crew pushes, drags and canoe-paddles our SUPs for six miles from the put-in below the bridge along Utah Highway 12. … [Read more...]
Bucket List: Crested Butte’s Maroon Hut
We skied into a Dalmatian coat of scattered wood-frame buildingscushioned by a white blanket of deep snow. To my left, a small cabin with dulled evergreen frames and upside-down antlers nailed above the front door was righteously called, Paradise, denoted by its sign and dated back to 1935. … [Read more...]
Wild & Broken: A First SUP Descent of Escalante
The river's milk chocolate surface, marbled with whirlpools of whitewater, draped like an infinity pool over the drops ahead. … [Read more...]
Winter Weekend In Pagosa Springs
Uncover the snowy enchantment of this Southwest Colorado haven. … [Read more...]
Smart Strength Training Tips For Mountain Marathons
The key? A balanced fitness approach that includes strength and agility exercises in addition to trail and road time. … [Read more...]